April 21 / 16.50 Redcar

16.50

Good To Firm

Marske Fabrication & Engineering Handicap (Marske Fabrication & Engineeriing Straight Mile Series)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Marske Fabrication & Engineering Handicap (Marske Fabrication & Engineeriing Straight Mile Series)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 907-

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
He did not beat many in his three qualifying runs over 7f/1m on AW last November/December but there was some late headway when tongue tied last time; gelded since; cheekpieces are also now enlisted for this seasonal/handicap debut and he needs a market check.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Triple Double A

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Hugo Palmer

Generally disappointing since winning off 4lb higher on AW in February but was denied a clear run when midfield in competitive Haydock handicap (1m, good) three weeks ago and enters calculations in this lower grade.

7/1

6th

14

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Triple Double A

8st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Unplaced last five starts, not really finishing his races; carries obvious risks but his three turf wins came over 1m on good to firm ground and he now returns after a wind operation; he's well handicapped if the surgery has had a positive effect.

16/1

8th

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Triple Double A

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Scored off current mark on reappearance (1m2f, AW; in February) but hasn't been in the same form since, latterly back on turf, disappointing favourite returned to 1m most recently.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 696-

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 12l on all three starts (6f/1m) last July-September; gelded since and he has a useful pedigree; probably yet to show his hand, so needs a check on this seasonal/handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

14

(12)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Homeland

8st 2lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) last month and ran with credit when third of six at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days later; ideally needs further than this now and has it to do from 5lb out of the weights.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Lingfield

Homeland

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Added to his Ripon win last summer when justifying favouritism with a comfortable success at Ffos Las (1m2f, good; 2-1) last Monday; remains feasibly treated off only 3lb higher and he has form figures of 33511 at this trip; key player.

11/10

1st

3

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Homeland

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Behind Racing Demon last time but was only 4l away over 1m and his sole win was at this trip; can run well.

9/4

3rd
2 (3)
Mwafaq

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 65-7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Late foal who ran over 6f twice last autumn, on good to soft/soft; gelded before finishing markedly closer on reappearance at Southwell (5f, AW) 13 days ago, when always behind but it's not hard to think that being moved up to 1m for handicap debut will make him a more potent force.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Mwafaq

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Three-time winner this year, the most recent coming when narrowly holding off Amidst The Chaos at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in July; did well to finish as close as he did at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) 12 days ago after his blindfold was removed late and has good claims if seeing out this stiffer 1m2f.

7/2

5th

8

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Mwafaq

9st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive 4yo who landed his third win of the year, at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month in gritty fashion; no disgrace in going down by a neck at Hamilton (8.5f, good) three weeks ago and remains in top form; worth following on this step up in trip.

7/2

2nd

4

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Mwafaq

9st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive 4yo who scored over C&D (good to soft) in June before making it five wins in his last seven starts when overcoming interference to shade a close finish at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago; he and the second were clear of the rest on Town Moor so a 4lb rise may not stop him.

4/1

Form: 8-8631 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Third at Newcastle (7f, AW) in his second handicap and he broke the ice when coming from second last to first in 11-runner race over C&D (good) two weeks ago; up 5lb but could have more to offer.
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10

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Flamborough Head

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Proved resurgent with keeping-on fifth over C&D last time; may ideally need a return to further but is attractively weighted; won off 5lb higher here (1m) in April.

8/1

5th

12

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Flamborough Head

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success came here over 1m in April off a mark 4lb higher than today but he's been well beaten in recent starts; now back on grass.

25/1

10th

4

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Flamborough Head

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success came at Ripon (1m, good) in April off 1lb higher mark but hasn't troubled the judge in recent starts; makes return to AW and needs to show improvement.

16/1

20/1

Form: 26-038

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
5f Catterick win last July in the first of seven handicaps and there have been two close calls since, including in February on penultimate outing; needs to find extra and steps up from 6f but her dam was a 1m2f winner.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Catterick

Wondrous Ways

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Course winner who was very slowly away when only sixth of eight in 1m Redcar handicap 23 days ago; she remains one to consider.

100/30

3

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Catterick

Wondrous Ways

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Course winner who was very slowly away when only sixth of eight in 1m Redcar handicap 23 days ago; she remains one to consider.

100/30

6th

1

(1)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Wondrous Ways

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

lost many lengths start, soon switched right

9/1

Form: 78-821 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Improved when second at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month and did so again to win by a head from off the pace in ten-runner race at Southwell (upped to 1m, AW) 13 days ago; the front two drew clear last time and she's far from ruled out by 5lb rise if proving as effective back on turf.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

2-10 on the AW and 1-15 on turf; bounced back from a lesser effort at Thirsk (1m) when third of 13 in a classified event at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month; needs to back that up returned to turf.

7/1

3rd

3

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Needs to bounce back quickly from duff effort on turf nine days ago but has been placed here three times (7f-1m) since his 1m course win in February and has a big role to play if back on song.

12/1

12th

6

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three-time winner, the most recent in a classified at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; ran well there three weeks ago and has to be considered returned to this level.

8/1

11/1

Form: 000-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Three heavy defeats last summer but just 6-1 when he reappeared for fourth of ten to I Can Boogy on AW/handicap debut at Southwell (1m) 13 days ago, never able to challenge from off pace; might have more to give.
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Verdict Starting price

13

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Tim Easterby

Exposed 16-race maiden but he has twice finished second in minor handicaps this year, including on Tapeta; lacklustre run over C&D three weeks ago but each-way claims if anywhere near his best.

16/1

9

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

15-race maiden but he went close when dead-heating for second at Southwell (6f, AW) two starts ago; below that level here over 6f last time and now steps back up in trip.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Mission In Malton

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

14-race maiden but he posted a good second of ten in 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; one to consider nudged up 1lb.

100/30

Form: 005-3 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Headstrong sort even when hooded on seasonal/handicap debut over C&D (good) two weeks ago but he made most and hung on well for a close third of 11 to Flamborough Head; has an unchanged mark and place claims again but that failure to settle is offputting.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(2)

11th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Ayr

Groundhog

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Placed in three of his five handicaps, including a close call at Ripon (1m, good) in June, but he took a strong hold when disappointing there last Monday; needs to step up again after that and he will need to settle at this new trip.

12/1

5

(8)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Groundhog

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Seven-race maiden but runner-up on his last two starts, including a close call behind Perfidia over C&D (good) last time; took a while to warm up on that occasion but he finished well and a 2lb rise looks fair enough; respected.

4/1

Form: 4300-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-7 in Ireland last year; best form gives him a shot at this, however, and there was an echo of that when fourth of 11 to Flamborough Head over C&D (16-1; prominent long way) on seasonal debut for new connections; considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ottoman

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Both wins have been at Leicester, latest in July off 7lb lower; has been beaten twice off a higher mark and may need to come down a few pounds.

11/2

5th

2

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:34 Leicester

Ottoman

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Inconsistent this season but caught wide when fifth at Chester last time and prior to that he was an easy winner over this C&D (good to firm); both wins have come at this venue and he's not ruled out.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Ottoman

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Front-running tactics in the new blinkers didn't work two runs ago but he had cover before coming home 7l clear at Leicester 11 days ago (1m4f, good to firm); up 7lb but clear claims should he deliver something similar.

8/1

16/1

Form: 37-594

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Her three handicaps have been this year over 7f, 1m4f and 1m2f; returned to turf here (1m2f, good) last time and it was one of her better efforts in fourth of nine, although not entirely on an even keel (hung left over 1f out) and not crying out for this drop back in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

27th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Wetherby

Magic Topissima

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Has shown some ability, as when fourth of nine at Redcar (1m2f, good) on her penultimate outing, but held again since and opposable on balance.

20/1

8th

9

(8)

27th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Wetherby

Magic Topissima

9st 4lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Has shown some ability, as when fourth of nine at Redcar (1m2f, good) on her penultimate outing, but held again since and opposable on balance.

20/1

10th

11

(10)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Magic Topissima

8st 13lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Her three handicaps have been this year over 7f, 1m4f and 1m2f; returned to turf here (1m2f, good) last time and it was one of her better efforts in fourth of nine, although not entirely on an even keel (hung left over 1f out) and not crying out for this drop back in trip.

16/1

Form: 9-70

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
There's nothing solid to latch on to from his three qualifying races (6f/7f) and his useful pedigree is more for speed, but the same owner and trainer's 200-1 winner at Newcastle last Friday ensures that he is not written off on this handicap debut.
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10th

8

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:08 Thirsk

Hurricane Bea

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tracy Waggott

Showed some pace in a 7f classified event at Newcastle five weeks ago but that was a weak event, even by 0-50 standards; drop in trip might help but improvement is a must.

12/1

7

(5)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Hurricane Bea

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tracy Waggott

No closer than seventh in five starts including three over 7f/1m here; drop in grade and application of blinkers need to make a difference.

7/1

14

(9)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Hurricane Bea

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

Well beaten on first three starts and same story when 33-1 for handicap debut at Redcar (1m) in April; lots of improvement is needed.

33/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 5368-

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on handicap debut at Carlisle (7f, soft) last August and off since; however, promising third here (7f, good) in the second of his three maiden races and, with cheekpieces enlisted, he is not ruled out.
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2nd

12

(12)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

19:00 Thirsk

Treble Winners

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Third of 11 on his second start at Redcar (7f, good) a year ago, but hasn't beaten many in his five outings since; needs the drop in grade and tongue-tie to make a difference.

14/1

10

(8)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:50 Wetherby

Treble Winners

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Mark Walford

Six-race maiden who has struggled in two 1m handicaps this spring; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today; has too much to prove.

33/1

8th

4

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:20 Ripon

Treble Winners

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Mark Walford

Showed some ability in his first two starts last summer, but hasn't built on it and finished tailed off on his Redcar reappearance (1m, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) 18 days ago (reportedly received a bump and became unbalanced); best watched for now.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £79.10
Straight Forecast £82.99
Tricast £566.10
Trifecta £759.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Flamborough Head

The Times:

Groundhog

SPOTLIGHT:

I Can Boogy

D Express:

Treble Winners

The Guardian:

Groundhog

Daily Mirror:

Groundhog

Telegraph:

Flamborough Head

Daily Mail:

Flamborough Head

The Sun:

Flamborough Head

The Star:

Flamborough Head

Daily Record:

Flamborough Head

RP RATINGS:

I Can Boogy